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File Number: 05-00695 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ADOPTING THE CITY OF MIAMI COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN ("CEMP"), WITH PROVISIONS AS STATED HEREIN AND
AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE CEMP.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 03-190, adopted February 27, 2003, the City of Miami
desires to implement the City-wide Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ("CEMP"); and
WHEREAS, § 252.38, (2), Florida Statutes, authorizes and encourages municipalities to create
emergency management programs to provide for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and
recovery responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, being prepared for disaster means being ready to respond promptly as danger
threatens, to save lives and protect property and to provide relief from suffering and deprivation; and
WHEREAS, local services may be overburdened or inadequate and local government will have to
operate effectively in different ways than in normal times to provide timely relief and minimize
hardships in the event of natural and technological disasters; and
WHEREAS, many populated areas and parts of the City may require evacuation, shelter and food
until the disaster ends, services are restored and headed supplies and materials are available; and
WHEREAS, this CEMP is intended to provide the framework for the development of detailed
operating procedures for all City forces charged with the responsibility of protecting the public's health
and safety from natural and technological disasters; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 9G-6, State of Florida Administrative Code, requires the governing body of the
City to comply with the standards and requirements applicable to the Miami -Dade County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan ("Miami -Dade County CEMP") and encourages the City
to follow the suggested format of the Miami -Dade County CEMP; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County has reviewed and found the City's CEMP to be consistent with the
Miami -Dade County CEMP; and
WHEREAS, the City's CEMP directs the City and the City departments to develop and maintain a
Continuity of Operations Plan ("COOP") to mitigate risks, reduce disruption of operations, protect
essential equipment, records and other assets, minimize damage and Toss, provide organizational and
operational stability, facilitate decision making during an emergency and achieve an orderly recovery;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings found in the Preamble to this Ordinance are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission adopts the CEMP, attached and incorporated and directs
the City and each City department to develop a COOP that is compatible with the City CEMP, to
ensure the continued performance of minimum essential functions during wide -range potential
emergencies or a situation that might disrupt normal operations.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
JORGE FE ANDEZ
CITY A ' ORN Y
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Footnotes:
{1) If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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